Are you in need of Lakers vs. Nets predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Nets are on the road to face the Lakers on Friday, Jan 19 at 10:30 ET. The current total is 226.5, and the Lakers are favored by 7. Keep reading to get our Lakers vs. Nets player props and predictions.
Lakers vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Lakers -7
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 19
- Time: 10:30 ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles CA
- TV: ESPN
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five road games, Brooklyn has an ATS record of just 0-5. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 99 points per game.
- The last three games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Lakers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Lakers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Lakers offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 123. Los Angeles posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 3-7 ATS.
- As the betting favorite, the Lakers have an ATS mark of just 2-8 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Will Brooklyn Find a Way to Win on the Road?
As they prepare to take on the Lakers, the Nets come in with an overall record of 16-24 and are looking to snap a four game losing skid. At home, the Nets are 10-10 while going 6-14 on the road this season.
In their last game, the Nets put up 103 points vs. the Trail Blazers, shooting 47.9% from the field and hitting 15 threes. On the season, the Nets are 26th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 45%. When it comes to three-pointers, they rank 16th in percentage and 8th in threes made.
So far this season, the Brooklyn Nets are giving up 115.6 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. On the road, they are giving up 118.2 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 112.2 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA over that span.
One area where the Nets have been successful this season is in defending the two-point shot. On the year, they are 7th in the NBA in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.8%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 52.5% shooting from inside the arc.
One area where they have struggled this season is in defending the three-point line, coming in at 26th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed. Over their last five games, they have been better in this area, holding opponents to just 34% shooting from deep.
Are Los Angeles Ready for a Home Win?
In their last five games, the Lakers are 3-2 and are 21-21 overall. Currently, they are in 10th place in the Western Conference and are 4th in the Pacific division.
Coming into today’s game, Anthony Davis leads the team in scoring with an average of 25.2 PPG. LeBron James is right behind him, averaging 24.7 PPG. In their last game, the offense put up 127 points while shooting 53.8% from the field. They also made 17 of their 24 free throw attempts.
So far this season, the Lakers’ defense has been average, ranking 16th in the NBA at 115.4 points per game. At home, they have been slightly better, allowing 110.3 points per contest, which is 9th in the league. Over their last five games, they have given up 121 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA.
One area where the Lakers have been strong defensively is on the glass, ranking 3rd in defensive rebounds per game. They have also been able to protect the rim, coming in 11th in the NBA in blocked shots.
One area where the Lakers’ defense has struggled this season is defending the three-point line. On the year, they are 30th in the league in three-pointers made per game allowed, while also giving up the 30th highest three-point shooting percentage.
Lakers vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Anthony Davis and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -113 while the under is at -121. For his matchup against the Lakers, we recommend taking the under on Anthony Davis and his prop bet of 26.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 26.
- The Prop: Anthony Davis Under 26.5 Points (-121)
Lakers vs. Nets Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Nets vs. Lakers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Nets at +7. Although our projections show the Lakers winning 116-111, we suggest placing your bet on the Nets for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226.5 and our model has the Nets and Lakers finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Nets +7 | at Fanduel Sportsbook